Emergency crews prepare Springs residents for wildfires

get people prepared. a state trooper goes door to door.. with an urgent message .. get out now… sot: there is a wildfire on the western side of the city. but this situation is only a drill. sot: we are conducting an evacuation exercise. its to get homeowners like casey koffee ready in case a fire like waldo canyon or black forest breaks out in south west colorado springs. sot: we heard about it and that’s probably a good thing to know, what to do, how to do it and where to go she has lived in colorado springs for nine years…and she remembers two of colorado’s most destructive wildfires, particularly waldo canyon since it was close to her home. sot: there was one day where we had big chunks of ash show up on our deck and we were packed and ready to go she, just like many others in the broadmoor and north cheyenne creek areas, know the importance of being prepared.. and to make sure to take part in these important wild fire evacuation drills ???????? ?????????????????? people who were part of the practice were practice were evacuated from their homes and told to meet up at harrison high school for shelter. stand up: emergency crews say this training comes at the right time, because the pikes peak region is in wildfire season and these trees could be fuel that can spread the flames. sot: the whole point of today is take time now to be ready for an evacuation because when it comes in the real world, it is only a short amount of time and you don’t want to thnik, what do i bring with me. wildfires will always be a danger in our neighborhoods.. but with proper training and planning ahead.. emergency crews say families will be ready for the worst, and can keep their loved ones safe. in colorado springs carl winder krdo newschannel 13. you can get more information on preparing for a wildfire at krdo dot com, we have you can get more information on preparing for a wildfire at krdo dot com, we have a link under the hot